Aspidistra elatior Akebono Europe Though excessively dry soils will

Though excessively dry soils will not produce a worthwhile display

while keeping weeds at bay

evergreen perennial that requires little if any care in the garden

puckered blue leaves will reach nearly 5' in width

Aspidistra elatior Akebono Europe Though excessively dry soils willWe first met Aspidistra elatior 'Akebono' in 1996, while visiting Louisiana, and spotted it growing in several places on the LSU campus. By using a black and yellow shovel and chanting "Go Tigers", we were able to secure a start to bring home, and now are able to share. Aspidistra elatior 'Akebono' is composed of evergreen 30" tall leaves, each highlighted with a narrow creamy yellow streak in the center of each leaf. Aspidistra 'Akebono' flowers at